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SCIPIO / Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio



C-001-002-2007 Cr. 460/4
  • Obverse: Q·METEL·PIV[S] - SCIPIO·IMP Lion-headed figure of Genius Terrae Africae, standing facing, clad in long robes, holding ankh in right hand; at sides of head, C·T· – A.
  • Reverse: P·CRASSVS·IVN – LEG PRO·PR Victory standing left, holding caduceus and shield.
  • Type: Denar
  • State: EF
  • Weight: 3,90 gr.
  • Date: 46 BC
  • Mint: Africa
  • Diameter: 17,50 mm.
  • Die axis: 4 hs
  • Crawford: 460/4
  • Other Ref: Babelon Caecilia 51; Syd. 1050; Sear Imperators 43; FCC 221
  • Source: NAC (05 - 2007). Lot 553
  • Comments:

    Extremely rare and among the finest specimens known.